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Medical Staff Training And Development - UNN Contract

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 Mar 2026 at 16:28

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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12 Mar 2026 at 14:49

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the "Medical Staff Training And Development - UNN Contract" within the services industry category in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. The contract, with Northumbria University as the supplier, was awarded through a direct procurement method, deemed suitable due to specific regional healthcare university courses. The award was published on 12th March 2026, with key dates including a standstill period ending on 24th March 2026, a contract signature scheduled for 4th May 2026, and a contract period running from 4th May to 1st September 2026.

This tender creates substantial business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in adult education services at the university level, particularly for those able to provide tailored healthcare training modules. The direct award to Northumbria University due to its unique regional qualifications reflects a significant potential for similar institutions to leverage specialised offerings and collaborate on public sector training frameworks. Businesses with capabilities in educational services, particularly in healthcare, can find lucrative prospects in aligning their services to meet public authority requirements, as exemplified by this contract's specifications and demand.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medical Staff Training And Development - UNN Contract

Notice Description

Medical Staff Training And Development - UNN Contract - HSP Framework 24/25

Procurement Information

Healthcare university courses, only suitable one in region

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06688c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022541-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£229,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4LP
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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